Virat Kohli Achieves Milestone Against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium

In a remarkable display of skill, Virat Kohli has become the first player to score 1,000 runs against the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. During a recent match, he contributed significantly to RCB's total with a solid performance, including a key partnership with Phil Salt. Kohli's achievements this season further highlight his exceptional form, as he continues to break records in T20 cricket. Discover more about his journey and the match highlights in this detailed article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 12, 2026, 22:04 IST

Kohli's Historic Achievement

Virat Kohli, the star batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has made history by becoming the first player to score 1,000 runs against the Mumbai Indians (MI) during a thrilling match on Sunday.

Match Highlights

In the intense game against MI, Kohli anchored the innings while Phil Salt and captain Rajat Patidar hit impressive sixes. Kohli scored 50 runs off 38 balls, featuring five fours and a six, achieving a strike rate exceeding 131. His overall tally against MI now stands at 1,030 runs across 36 innings, averaging 32.18 with a strike rate of 129.23, including a top score of 92* and seven fifties.

Outstanding Season Performance

So far this season, Kohli has played four innings, accumulating 179 runs at an average of 59.66 and a strike rate of 162.72, with two fifties and a highest score of 69*. At Wankhede Stadium, he has scored 888 runs in 23 innings, averaging 55.5 with a strike rate of 148.49, including nine fifties and a best score of 92*.

Record Partnership

Kohli also set a new record for T20 partnerships, achieving his 47th century partnership with Phil Salt, surpassing Chris Gayle's previous record of 46.

RCB's Batting Dominance

The match featured a remarkable 120-run partnership between Salt, who scored 78 runs off 36 balls with six fours and six sixes, and Kohli. Additionally, a 65-run partnership between Kohli and Patidar, who scored 53 runs off just 20 balls, contributed to RCB's impressive total of 240/4 in 20 overs.